Chandogya

The Chandogya Upanishad is notable for its lilting metric structure, its mention of ancient cultural elements such as musical instruments, and embedded philosophical premises that later served as foundation for Vedanta schools.

Second Khanda

If that person wishes to be in the company of his forefathers, they appear before him as he wishes. Joining his forefathers in that world, he becomes great.

Then if he wishes to be in the company of mothers, they appear before him as he wishes. Joining the mothers in that world, he becomes great.

Then if he wishes to be in the company of brothers, they appear before him as he wishes. Joining the brothers in that world, he becomes great.

Then if he wishes to be in the company of sisters, they appear before him as he wishes. Joining the sisters in that world, he becomes great.

Then if he wishes to be in the company of friends, they appear before him as he wishes. Joining friends in that world, he becomes great.

Then if he wishes for a world of fragrant flower garlands, they appear before him as he wishes. By having fragrant flower garlands in that world, he becomes great.

Then if he wishes for a world of food and drink, they appear before him as he wishes. By having food and drink in that world, he becomes great.

Then if he wishes for a world of music, that world appears to him as he wishes. By enjoying music in that world, he becomes great.

Then if he wishes for the company of women, they appear before him as he wishes. Being with women in that world, he becomes great.

Whatever province he wishes for, whatever good thing he wishes to have, it appears before him just as he wishes. By acquiring it, he becomes great.

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